as in feed
material provided to sustain or nourish
The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.
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Recent Examples of fodder
The 2026 Iran war, a conflict centered on Iran that was initiated by the United States and Israel, also provided fodder for AI slop and slopaganda.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
So there’s a lot of new stuff, new fodder.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Platner is a national stain on the Democratic Party in 2026, and Republicans will use him across the country as midterm fodder unless Democrats find their voice — and their standards — while there is still time.
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Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
To be sure, Talarico, a seminarian and state lawmaker, has been trying to walk back some of his past comments that have given Paxton and others fodder.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
So there’s a lot of new stuff, new fodder.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Platner is a national stain on the Democratic Party in 2026, and Republicans will use him across the country as midterm fodder unless Democrats find their voice — and their standards — while there is still time.
—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
To be sure, Talarico, a seminarian and state lawmaker, has been trying to walk back some of his past comments that have given Paxton and others fodder.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
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The vast majority of Wilkins’ X feed is devoted to taking MAGA positions, and not to promoting her musical endeavors, as an activist taking stands for the NRA and other organizations.
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The company said intent no longer starts in a search bar or a product feed.
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In the next few days, Raikes said IRC teams will focus on getting basic necessities like food, water and shelter to those who need it, and to deliver medical supplies to health services.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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The food company gets top ratings in such occupations as baker and food prep worker.
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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